My 2nd of 6 bottles from my wine club purchase. While this was slightly better than my first bottle this vintage hasn't been on par with previous vintages. Good wine and enjoyable but more Zin bramble, raisin, and herbaceous notes than I prefer and have tasted in previous vintages. Might give an early try to my 2022 bottles to see if my observations carry over to the 2022's.
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I'm a big Rafanelli fan, but this was too oaky. Drank half on Monday and when I got back in town and drank the rest on Friday it was no better. Need to give these more time.
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This vintage has a stronger raisin and also green herbaceous notes than what I've drank previously. Also notes of blackberry, cherry, pepper, blueberry.
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Purple in color. 14.7% ABV. Soaring nose of red and black fruits, plums, earth and pepper. Medium body with just the right amount of acidity. Well balanced, perfumed and elegant with rich, earthy fruits. Black cherry, black raspberry, mulberry and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Outstanding Dry Creek Valley Zin from a stellar vintage. Best over the next 4-6 years.
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5/13/2024 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 91 Points
My 2nd of 6 bottles from my wine club purchase. While this was slightly better than my first bottle this vintage hasn't been on par with previous vintages. Good wine and enjoyable but more Zin bramble, raisin, and herbaceous notes than I prefer and have tasted in previous vintages. Might give an early try to my 2022 bottles to see if my observations carry over to the 2022's.
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5/6/2024 - PVJC Likes this wine: 91 Points
I'm a big Rafanelli fan, but this was too oaky. Drank half on Monday and when I got back in town and drank the rest on Friday it was no better. Need to give these more time.
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4/11/2024 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 91 Points
This vintage has a stronger raisin and also green herbaceous notes than what I've drank previously. Also notes of blackberry, cherry, pepper, blueberry.
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3/28/2024 - tomlee wrote: 93 Points
Purple in color. 14.7% ABV. Soaring nose of red and black fruits, plums, earth and pepper. Medium body with just the right amount of acidity. Well balanced, perfumed and elegant with rich, earthy fruits. Black cherry, black raspberry, mulberry and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Outstanding Dry Creek Valley Zin from a stellar vintage. Best over the next 4-6 years.
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3/23/2024 - Rwsmith5 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened up beautifully after a few hours.
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